The Life of Barnabas — Son of Encouragement Quiz Flashcards

#1

What was Barnabas's original name before the apostles gave him his new name meaning 'Son of Encouragement'?

📖 Acts 4:36

#2

What significant act of generosity did Barnabas perform in the early Jerusalem church described in Acts 4:37?

📖 Acts 4:37

#3

Which disciple did Barnabas initially defend and introduce to the apostles in Jerusalem, despite their fear of him?

📖 Acts 9:27

#4

From which island was Barnabas originally from according to Acts 4:36?

📖 Acts 4:36

#5

After the church grew in Antioch, who was sent from Jerusalem to oversee the work, and what was his response upon seeing the grace of God?

📖 Acts 11:22-23

#6

Who did Barnabas bring from Tarsus to help with the growing ministry in Antioch?

📖 Acts 11:25-26

#7

During the famine relief mission to Jerusalem, what was Barnabas and Saul's relationship to John Mark, who accompanied them?

📖 Colossians 4:10

#8

What significant disagreement occurred between Barnabas and Paul regarding John Mark during their second missionary journey?

📖 Acts 15:37-39

#2

He sold a field and brought all the money to the apostles

Barnabas sold a field he owned and brought all the proceeds and laid them at the apostles' feet, demonstrating radical generosity to support the early church community (Acts 4:37).

Acts 4:37

#1

Joseph

Barnabas was originally named Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, and the apostles renamed him Barnabas, meaning 'Son of Encouragement' (Acts 4:36).

Acts 4:36

#4

Cyprus

Acts 4:36 explicitly states that Barnabas was 'a Levite, a native of Cyprus,' establishing his geographical origin in the eastern Mediterranean.

Acts 4:36

#3

Saul of Tarsus

Barnabas took Saul (Paul) to the apostles and testified about his conversion experience on the Damascus Road, helping overcome their distrust of the former persecutor (Acts 9:27).

Acts 9:27

#6

Saul

Barnabas went to Tarsus to find Saul (Paul) and brought him to Antioch to help with the ministry, beginning their famous partnership (Acts 11:25-26).

Acts 11:25-26

#5

Barnabas arrived and was glad, encouraging everyone to remain true to the Lord

Barnabas was sent to Antioch to investigate the growth among both Jews and Greeks, and Acts 11:23 states 'When he arrived and saw what the gracious work of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.'

Acts 11:22-23

#8

Barnabas wanted to take John Mark, but Paul refused because Mark had abandoned them on the first journey

Acts 15:37-39 describes how Barnabas wanted to take John Mark on their second journey, but Paul opposed this because Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia during their first journey. This disagreement was so sharp that it caused Barnabas and Paul to separate.

Acts 15:37-39

#7

John Mark was Barnabas's cousin

Colossians 4:10 identifies John Mark as 'Barnabas's cousin,' explaining their family connection and why Barnabas later advocated for Mark despite his earlier departure (Acts 12:25, 15:37-39).

Colossians 4:10

#9

According to Acts 13, who was with Barnabas and Saul when they were set apart by the Holy Spirit for their first missionary journey?

📖 Acts 13:1-2

#10

In what city did the crowds attempt to worship Barnabas and Paul as gods after a miracle, and which deity did they associate with Barnabas?

📖 Acts 14:11-13

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#10

Lystra; Barnabas as Zeus

In Lystra, after Paul healed a crippled beggar, the crowds called Barnabas 'Zeus' and Paul 'Hermes' and tried to offer sacrifices to them (Acts 14:11-13), though Barnabas and Paul tore their clothes and prevented the worship.

Acts 14:11-13

#9

The prophets and teachers of the Antioch church

Acts 13:1-2 describes how prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch, including Barnabas, Saul, Simeon, Lucius, and Manaen, were worshiping and fasting when the Holy Spirit set apart Barnabas and Saul for missionary work.

Acts 13:1-2

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